As the NBA offseason heats up, one name continues to spark speculation across the league Giannis Antetokounmpo. With teams like the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and Houston Rockets reportedly interested, fans are eager to see if a blockbuster deal might go down. The idea of Antetokounmpo teaming up with another superstar has dominated trade chatter, especially after Damian Lillard’s Achilles injury, which could sideline him for much of the 2024-25 season.
However, recent developments have poured cold water on those rumors. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst addressed the speculation directly and made it clear: a trade is not happening right now.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on in the final seconds of the game against the Indiana Pacers during game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum.
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“There is no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market, there is no Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussions,” Windhorst said on Get Up. “He has not asked for it. The Bucks are not looking to trade him.”
Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP, has spent his entire 12-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite three straight first-round playoff exits since their 2021 title win, there’s no indication from the player or the franchise that a breakup is imminent.
While trade ideas have swirled including a three-team proposal by Bleacher Report that would send him to New York they remain just that ideas.
Windhorst also pointed out that if Antetokounmpo were to hit the market, every team in the league would line up with offers.
"The Bucs are not looking to trade him and I just want to point something out about Carl Towns. Everybody in New York may want to trade him. He is an in his prime all NBA player that contributed significantly to the Knicks going the farthest they have in 25 years," Windhorst said.
For now, Antetokounmpo remains committed to Milwaukee, and the Bucks are holding their ground. While the NBA world watches closely, Windhorst’s message serves as a clear reminder don’t expect any Antetokounmpo trade fireworks just yet.